US Bridges

Duer Street over Green Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI N.Of Nj 28 · Structure no. 18M1001

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,476
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duer Street over Green Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duer Street over Green Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 122 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesDuer Street
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.29 MI N.Of Nj 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61792, -74.42642
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2023)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duer Street over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Duer Street over Green Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Duer Street over Green Brook carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duer Street over Green Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Duer Street over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.